Treating Back Pain

Back pain is a common condition that can become debilitating. Fortunately, chiropractic care can help. At Cedar Springs Family Chiropractic in Cedar Springs, MI, our experts provide natural treatment options for back pain and other conditions.

What Causes Back Pain?

There are numerous causes of back pain. Some common ones include:

• Muscle or ligament strains: Sudden movements, muscle overuse, or continued heavy lifting can strain your spinal ligaments and back muscles, resulting in painful muscle spasms.
• Trauma: Auto accidents, falls, and slips can cause injury to the back muscles and bones, triggering back pain.
• Bulging discs: When your spine disc ruptures or bulges, it can press your nerves and cause you to experience back pains.
• Osteoarthritis: When the cartilages that cushion your spinal bones wear down, it leads to joint pain and stiffness.
• Osteoporosis: The spine vertebrae can develop painful fractures, especially if you have porous and brittle bones.

Symptoms of Back Pain

The symptoms of back pain can range from stabbing sensation to muscle burning. The pain can worsen with lifting, bending, walking, or standing. Also, it can spread down to the leg.

Back Pain Treatment

Our chiropractor will perform a physical exam to identify the cause of your back pain. After a diagnosis, we will create a personalized treatment plan for you. Our chiropractor will use one or a combination of treatment options.

Spinal Alignment

If your back pain is caused by conditions such as ruptured, slipped, or herniated disks, our chiropractor will realign your spine to relieve pain. We use the Activator method, Gonstead technique, diversified technique, Thompson technique, and drop table technique. These methods alleviate tension and pressure in the back.

Traction Therapy

This method realigns the spine to allow discs to move back into place. This will alleviate pain and improve your range of motion.

Massage Therapy

For soft tissue injuries in the back, our chiropractor uses massage therapy to improve blood flow and promote natural healing.

Visit Our Chiropractor for Back Pain Relief

If you are suffering from back pain, we can help. At Cedar Springs Family Chiropractic in Cedar Springs, MI, our chiropractor will alleviate your pain naturally. Call us today to schedule an appointment.